What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylcellulose
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tetrasodium EDTA
Honey Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructose
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Inositol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glabridin
BleachingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dipotassium EDTA
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, BHT, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Honey Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Urea, Glyceryl Stearate, Glabridin, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Dipotassium EDTA, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Glucosyl Ceramide, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPolyacrylamide
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Carbomer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyacrylamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Allantoin, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caffeine, Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
